Start with a hearty breakfast in Kharadi; The Flour Works (popular Pune café) offers eggs, sandwiches and good coffee — if you prefer an earlier departure, pack a breakfast to eat en route. Check the café opening time (commonly ~7:00–11:30) or arrange packed food.
Drive north from Kharadi to Nashik — a direct route via NH60 takes roughly 3.5–4.5 hours depending on traffic. This is the most logical and fastest route for a Pune→Nashik one-way drive.
Visit Sula for a guided winery tour and tasting — a signature Nashik experience that explains winemaking and offers tastings; best to pre-book. Sula generally runs tours and tastings between ~10:00am–5:30pm, so mid-day arrival fits well.
Have a relaxed vineyard lunch at Sula’s restaurant (Field & Farm / The Tasting Room) offering seasonal fare; opens midday (check specific restaurant times, often 12:00pm–4:00pm).
Check in to your Nashik hotel (Panchavati or central Nashik is convenient for temples and ghats); typical hotel check-in times are 2:00–3:00pm so plan accordingly.
Visit Muktidham (marble temple complex) and the nearby Ramkund on the Godavari — important religious sites and pleasant late-afternoon stroll spots. Muktidham is usually open from early morning till evening (approx 5:00am–8:00pm); Ramkund is lively around evening aarti timings.
Enjoy a Maharashtrian thali at Panchavati Gaurav for a local flavour, or choose Barbeque Nation (chain) if you prefer grilled buffet options. Restaurants in the Panchavati area are usually open till late evenings (check specific timings).
Morning visit to the Pandavleni rock-cut caves — a group of Buddhist-era caves on a hill offering views over Nashik and a light trek; best to come early to avoid heat. The site is typically accessible from early morning to evening (approx 7:00am–6:00pm).
Have a late breakfast back in town — try local specialities like poha or idli at a neighbourhood eatery to refuel after the cave trek. Local breakfast joints generally open by 7:00–8:00am.
Drive to Anjaneri (mythical birthplace of Hanuman) for a moderate trek or viewpoint — beautiful natural scenery and a quieter experience than city spots; open daytime (~7:00am–5:00pm).
Return to Nashik for lunch — choose a local thali restaurant for Maharashtrian flavours or a café for lighter options. Many restaurants serve lunch broadly between 12:00pm–3:00pm.
If you want a different experience from day 1, visit Sula late afternoon for vineyard walks, sunset views, or to pick wines from their shop; Sula’s grounds are scenic around sunset (check last entry times for tours/tastings). Alternatively, relax and explore local markets.
Enjoy a comfortable dinner at a well-reviewed hotel restaurant or try more local eateries in Panchavati; many hotel restaurants are open for dinner from ~7:00pm onwards.
Early morning drive to Trimbakeshwar (approx 30–45 minutes from Nashik city) for darshan at the ancient Shiva temple — arriving early helps avoid crowds. Trimbakeshwar temple is typically open from early morning to late evening (approx 5:00am–9:00pm) but check for festival closures.
Short visit to the Brahmagiri hills and Kushavarta (the origin point of the Godavari river) near Trimbakeshwar — a peaceful spot with religious and natural significance; generally open in daytime but check local access during monsoon or repairs.
Check out of your Nashik hotel and start the drive back to Pune. A good midway lunch stop is Igatpuri/Thalgaon area to break the journey. The return route mirrors your inbound NH60 path for efficiency.
Stop at a reliable highway dhaba or MTDC restaurant in Igatpuri for a hot lunch and stretch break; many such places are open from morning through evening.
Estimated arrival back in Kharadi by early-to-late evening depending on stops; trip ends. Plan short breaks for driver safety and check live traffic for the final leg.